One of the most celebrated Hollywood couples, Jolie-Pitt tied the knot in August 2014 after 10 years of togetherness.

Ironically, Jolie directed and starred opposite Pitt in 2015 relationship drama By The Sea, which was about a couple's attempts to save their marriage.

In fact, Jolie even admitted in an interview earlier this year that filming By The Sea nearly destroyed her marriage.

"It was our way of testing ourselves. We knew that if we could get through this, we'd come out even stronger and happier. And we did. We've always liked putting ourselves through challenges, even though it was maybe a little more dangerous for us as a couple. I don't think we want to go through it again though," she had said referring to the film.

Before Pitt, Jolie had two divorces -- actor Jonny Lee Miller, in 1999 after three years of marriage, and actor Billy Bob Thornton, in 2002 after two years as husband and wife.

While, this was the second marriage for Pitt, who was earlier married to former Friends star Jennifer Aniston for five years till 2005.

"I am very saddened by this but what matters most now is the well-being of our kids," Pitt told People magazine. "I kindly ask the press to give them the space they deserve during this challenging time."